Accepting funding proposals for projects benefiting fish habitat and recreational fishing
The Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP) is partnering with NOAA to facilitate proposals for an informal funding opportunity in FY24 for Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership projects that support habitat conservation or restoration and engagement with the recreational fishing community. The total funding available is approximately $150,000.
We are looking for projects that focus on habitat restoration or protection for recreationally important saltwater or diadromous species AND actively engage recreational fishing partners in habitat protection or restoration. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Direct participation of recreational anglers in habitat projects, including research,
monitoring, and on-the-ground restoration; - Education and outreach with, by, or for anglers on habitat conservation topics; or
- Hosting of an event focused on habitat and recreational fishing opportunity that
engages the recreational fishing community and partners.
Sponsors must submit a summary of their project proposal (up to 6 pages, not including budget) to PMEP by February 18, 2024. Direct your proposals to the PMEP coordinator at jdrinkwin@nrccorp.com. If you have questions or would like to discuss your project before submitting a proposal, please contact our coordinator, Joan Drinkwin, at jdrinkwin@nrccorp.com or 360-820-3323.
PMEP review team will determine if PMEP can endorse your project to NOAA. If PMEP agrees to endorse your project then the project sponsor must submit a completed proposal to NOAA by April 18, 2024.
For more details about this funding program and the types of projects sought, access NOAA’s Request for Proposals HERE.